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Movie poster: Thora van Deken (1920)
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Thora van Deken

1920 · 85 min Drama
4.3 / 10 · TMDB

A divorced woman takes matters into her own hands and destroys her late ex-husband's will, to ensure that their daughter receives her rightful inheritance. Will her efforts be for naught? Based on "Lille Rødhætte" by Henrik Pontoppidan.

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Year 1920
Country Sweden
Genre Drama
Director John W. Brunius
Runtime 85 min.
Rating TMDB: 4.3/10 (3 votes)

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The film constructs a tense moral drama around a mother's radical act of protection. It relies on subtle visual storytelling and a powerful central performance to explore the confines of law and the force of maternal instinct.

What lingers after viewing is a profound sense of quiet desperation and the high cost of agency in a rigid world. The ethical ambiguity of the climax resonates long after the final title card. — MovieFinder Editorial

Director: John W. Brunius

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Best watched in a focused setting to appreciate the nuanced silent-era performances and moral tension.

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